Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East)
Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in a devastating follow-on counter-offensive on February 9, 2026 engaged terrorists along Komala axis in Konduga LGA and pushed retreating terrorists up to the Gidan Kaji axis neutralising sixteen (16) of the ISWAP terrorists.
The spokesperson for Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba said the troops actions demonstrated exceptional resolve and operational superiority by swiftly repelling an ISWAP attack, and launching the devastating follow-on counter-offensive.
“This decisive action has significantly degraded terrorist capabilities, disrupted their logistics, and reaffirmed OPHK’s unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist networks across the North East.
According to him, “on 5 February 2026 at approximately some minutes to midnight, ISWAP terrorists conducted a failed attack on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auno. Troops of Sector 1 repelled the assault with disciplined firepower and tactical precision.”
” Capitalising on this success, on 9 February 2026, troops, in synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force, launched a bold counter-offensive along the Komala axis in Konduga LGA. The troops engaged the retreating terrorists up to the Gidan Kaji axis neutralising sixteen (16) terrorists, forcing scores to flee in disarray with severe injuries.
“Troops also recovered over twenty (20) bicycles, a large cache of logistic items, weapons, and other supplies critical to terrorist operations. *In further blow to terrorist logistics nodes, troops arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying large quantity of drugs meant for terrorist around Bukarti axis same day.”
Relatedly, on the same day at about 1720 hours, troops foiled a terrorists kidnap attempt along the Buratai-Kamuya road. After detection of terrorist activities, troops swiftly pursued, compelling the terrorist to abandon their victims and withdraw into the bushes. Two (2) victims, Mallam Idris Adamu and Mallam Muhammadu Safiyanu, were rescued and safely reunited with families in Buratai.
“Furthermore, in response to a distress call along Chibok-Damboa axis on 9 February 2026, troops rescued 9 kidnapped victims successfully”.
He said these actions underscore OPHK continued commitment in support of humanitarian efforts and protection of civilians.